A very special preschool graduation
Almost two dozen young boys and girls marked one of their biggest milestones yet: Accepting their diplomas at The Morgan Center, a preschool for children undergoing cancer treatment.
Almost two dozen young boys and girls marked one of their biggest milestones yet: Accepting their diplomas at The Morgan Center, a preschool for children undergoing cancer treatment.
Immigrant father battling to return to U.S.
Daniel Barragan, 9, is hoping that his father, Benjamin, can return to the United States after having his application for a green card denied for previously entering the country illegally.
Daniel Barragan, 9, is hoping that his father, Benjamin, can return to the United States after having his application for a green card denied for previously entering the country illegally.
U.S. cancer death rates
The U.S. cancer death rate has been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive impact, experts say.
The U.S. cancer death rate has been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive impact, experts say.
Sandra Lee's Emotional Journey to Recovery
Sandra Lee documented her journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery. It's the subject of a new documentary, 'Rx Early Detection: A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee.'
Sandra Lee documented her journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery. It's the subject of a new documentary, 'Rx Early Detection: A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee.'
Modifying cancer cell genomes | The Big Idea
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
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Modifying cancer cell genomes [The Big Idea]
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer. CRISPR, short for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a molecular tool that allows scientists to go in and modify specific cells. For the past three years, Sheltzer has been studying the cancer cell line. He hopes discoveries inside his lab will lead to clinical trials and ultimately improve treatment for cancer in the future.
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer. CRISPR, short for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a molecular tool that allows scientists to go in and modify specific cells. For the past three years, Sheltzer has been studying the cancer cell line. He hopes discoveries inside his lab will lead to clinical trials and ultimately improve treatment for cancer in the future.
Teenager fights rare cancer
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.
Queens teenager Brooke Pearson posted a video on her YouTube channel four months ago telling followers she would be taking a break for health reasons. She believed that the numbness in her hands and legs was from anxiety.
New immunotherapy shows promise
In 2013, Judy Perkins, then 47, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through a series of standard treatments, including chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. But nothing was working until she joined a trial at the National Cancer Institute, where researchers thought they could tap into Judy's own immune system to fight the cancer. She has been cancer-free for 22 months.
In 2013, Judy Perkins, then 47, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through a series of standard treatments, including chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. But nothing was working until she joined a trial at the National Cancer Institute, where researchers thought they could tap into Judy's own immune system to fight the cancer. She has been cancer-free for 22 months.
Breast cancer study discussion
Dr. Elizabeth Comen of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center explained the big news about a new study about chemotherapy and breast cancer.
Dr. Elizabeth Comen of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center explained the big news about a new study about chemotherapy and breast cancer.
Breast cancer study
Dr. Marleen Meyers, a medical oncologist at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, told four patients on Monday they will be able to forgo chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating breast cancer, thanks to the results of a new study funded by the National Cancer Institute. The study found women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer were getting chemo when they didn't need to be and can be better treated in other ways.
Dr. Marleen Meyers, a medical oncologist at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, told four patients on Monday they will be able to forgo chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating breast cancer, thanks to the results of a new study funded by the National Cancer Institute. The study found women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer were getting chemo when they didn't need to be and can be better treated in other ways.
Prostate cancer screening guidance
Whether to get screened for prostate cancer is a question that men aged 55 to 69 should decide themselves in consultation with their doctors, according to finalized guidance issued Tuesday by an influential panel of health care experts. New evidence suggests that PSA blood tests can slightly reduce the chances of dying from the disease for some men, so those decisions may be a little easier. Though screening can sometimes lead to drastic, needless treatment, the panel says that can sometimes be avoided with close monitoring when cancer is detected.
Whether to get screened for prostate cancer is a question that men aged 55 to 69 should decide themselves in consultation with their doctors, according to finalized guidance issued Tuesday by an influential panel of health care experts. New evidence suggests that PSA blood tests can slightly reduce the chances of dying from the disease for some men, so those decisions may be a little easier. Though screening can sometimes lead to drastic, needless treatment, the panel says that can sometimes be avoided with close monitoring when cancer is detected.
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Protecting your skin [Skin Cancer Awareness Month]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and May 7. About 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed a year, including nearly 100,000 melanoma cases, in the United States. Dr. Jody Levine, a dermatologist, talked about the importance of protecting your skin.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and May 7. About 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed a year, including nearly 100,000 melanoma cases, in the United States. Dr. Jody Levine, a dermatologist, talked about the importance of protecting your skin.
Family pays tribute to nurses
The pediatric floor of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center was the scene of a special reunion. Sally Kabel, 5, is nearly three years cancer-free. She came back to see the nurses who helped her fight a rare and aggressive form of infant leukemia. Sally's dad, Matt, said it was a tough road with visits to the hospital for chemo three to four times a week for two years. But Sally's nurses Lauren and Adrienne helped the whole family pull through.
The pediatric floor of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center was the scene of a special reunion. Sally Kabel, 5, is nearly three years cancer-free. She came back to see the nurses who helped her fight a rare and aggressive form of infant leukemia. Sally's dad, Matt, said it was a tough road with visits to the hospital for chemo three to four times a week for two years. But Sally's nurses Lauren and Adrienne helped the whole family pull through.
Retired cop's toughest battle
Retired NYPD Police Officer Scott Blackshaw spent 20 years on the force and more than 100 hours working the Ground Zero pile after September 11. Now he spends two to three days a week getting holistic infusions as he fights his toughest battle yet. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in February.
Retired NYPD Police Officer Scott Blackshaw spent 20 years on the force and more than 100 hours working the Ground Zero pile after September 11. Now he spends two to three days a week getting holistic infusions as he fights his toughest battle yet. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in February.
Gift for boy with rare cancer
For Japheth Martinez-Alvarez, 11, being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer changed his life. He said his biggest challenge has been the pain. Japheth is being treated by a committed team at Mount Sinai, including Dr. Brian Coakley who says that only about 100 people are diagnosed with Japheth's condition every year. His illness is called desmoplastic small round cell tumor.
For Japheth Martinez-Alvarez, 11, being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer changed his life. He said his biggest challenge has been the pain. Japheth is being treated by a committed team at Mount Sinai, including Dr. Brian Coakley who says that only about 100 people are diagnosed with Japheth's condition every year. His illness is called desmoplastic small round cell tumor.
Funds needed for stage IV cancer research
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on breast cancer research every year. But some say many cancer patients aren't getting enough help.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on breast cancer research every year. But some say many cancer patients aren't getting enough help.
Marilu Henner
The actress and author discusses her new book, "How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer.' She shares tips and advice on being a caregiver and caring for yourself at the same time.
The actress and author discusses her new book, "How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer.' She shares tips and advice on being a caregiver and caring for yourself at the same time.
More 9/11-related cancers?
Michele Lent Hirsch, 32, believes that her thyroid cancer, diagnosed in 2010, traces back to her days as a student at Stuyvesant High School right after September 11, 2001. In fact, several students from Stuyvesant and from other schools that were near ground zero are now battling various cancers and lung diseases.
Michele Lent Hirsch, 32, believes that her thyroid cancer, diagnosed in 2010, traces back to her days as a student at Stuyvesant High School right after September 11, 2001. In fact, several students from Stuyvesant and from other schools that were near ground zero are now battling various cancers and lung diseases.
Islander for a day
Brandon Bloom may never be able to play hockey, his favorite sport. But on Tuesday, he lived every fan's dream. The 8-year-old was given an all-access pass including an honorary locker and the official gear to practice with the New York Islanders.
Brandon Bloom may never be able to play hockey, his favorite sport. But on Tuesday, he lived every fan's dream. The 8-year-old was given an all-access pass including an honorary locker and the official gear to practice with the New York Islanders.
The Big Idea: Liquid biopsy
In the past, in order to get tumor cells from a patient, a doctor had to do surgery or biopsy. Now a nurse draws blood from the arm, like what happens in a routine blood test. The blood sample is taken to a laboratory in the hospital. The sample is put into a machine called a CellCelector. Using the CellCelector, the lab technician can isolate cancer cells from the healthy blood cells. Images of the cancerous cells are then projected on computer screen to be studied by a doctor.
In the past, in order to get tumor cells from a patient, a doctor had to do surgery or biopsy. Now a nurse draws blood from the arm, like what happens in a routine blood test. The blood sample is taken to a laboratory in the hospital. The sample is put into a machine called a CellCelector. Using the CellCelector, the lab technician can isolate cancer cells from the healthy blood cells. Images of the cancerous cells are then projected on computer screen to be studied by a doctor.